Results

This page is intended to present the findings of the project. The DNA sequences associated with the kits are listed at the FTDNA site, which should be viewed alongside this page to help understand the results. The discussions are organised by Haplogroup and set, and should be useful for participants in better establishing the origins of their male-line ancestors. The collation of the trees and interpretations are largely due to Peter Roberts who ran the original project.

Note: Only matched groups are shown on this page. Unmatched sequences are listed on the FTDNA site, and if there has been a family tree submitted for the kit, it can be found by expanding the "kits" tab on the trees page.

Haplogroup I1, Set03

In comparing Y-DNA37 markers, which show 2 mismatches, the probability that (124821) and (127798) shared a common ancestor within the last 5 generations is 43.9%.

The kits are thought to be fourth cousins once removed. This seems possible (with a 50% chance) based on the DNA results

Kit #127798 proven Roberts ancestor by traditional paper trails is James ROBERTS (b. Abt 1792-probably Camden District, SC; d. BET. 1870 - 1880-Greene Co., MS). It is thought that James Roberts was probably a son of Isaac Roberts, Sr., born about 1755, North Carolina; died about 1820, Greene Co., Mississippi.

Kit #124821

Traces back to Isaac Roberts, Sr., born about 1755, North Carolina; died about 1820, Greene Co., Mississippi.

Haplogroup R1b1a2, Set 08

041118(+N7259, non FTDNA result on PR page?)086545086547 are linked on paper.The paternal lines 041118 and 086545 belong to the same direct paternal line and share a patriarch with the Roberts surname who likely lived in Henry County, KY.ved in Henry County, KY.088553103933 are linked on paper.107101102267

These kits are 4th cousins once removed - so thier common ancestor is five and six generation prior. The kits are identical at a 67 marker level. This shows how rare a mutation is even in a 67 marker set (No mutations after 5+6=11 potential marker mutations).

Haplogroup R1b1a2a1, Set 04 / (was R1b1b2a1b5) Robert Humphreys of Wales (father of Humphrey Robert

Haplogroup R1b1a2a1, Set 05

144940 and 60723 have a 54% chance of having a common ancestor in the past 6 generations
144940 ROBARDS, John b.1684 ?Wales
60723 R1b1a2 ROBARDS, John d.VA c1755 Unknown Origin
52870 R1b1a2a1a1b3c ROBARDS, John d.VA c1755 Wales